EOG Resources Inc / Cole Farms South CTB - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

EOG Resources Inc / Cole Farms South CTB is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. Blanchard is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region in Oklahoma. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees drilling and production practices. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of EOG Resources' portfolio, this facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand. The environmental context involves potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices. The facility's location in a rural area near Blanchard minimizes direct urban exposure.

Oil extraction facilities like Cole Farms South CTB in Oklahoma operate in a region with a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes. The primary environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.